WORKFORCE

Instacart in massive hiring blitz; hiring 54,000 in California alone
Instacart is ramping up hiring big time to meet surging demand brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pier 1 implements furlough program across business; slashes pay for execs
Pier I Imports is temporarily laying off a large number of its employees and reducing pay for those that remain to help mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19.

Pizza Hut heats up contactless delivery

A leading pizza retailer is trying to meet customer demand for safe delivery and more pies.
Target offers front-line employees dedicated shopping hours

While many retailers are now offering seniors and those at risk dedicated shopping hours during the COVID-19 outbreak, Target is expanding on the concept.
Kroger to provide bonus to ‘frontline’ employees; expands COVID-19 leave benefit

The Kroger Company will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate.
CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 reveals fulfillment, workforce, store challenges

A Chain Store Age survey reveals how COVID-19 is disrupting retail workflows including sales, customer experience, supply chain and workforce management.
Walgreens to give one-time bonus to store, DC employees; hiring 9,500

Walgreens, which has implemented “social distancing” lines in its stores, is rewarding its employees for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dollar General puts hiring sign out

Dollar General plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate amid heightened demand for household essentials.
CVS Health embarks on ‘most ambitious hiring’ drive in its history

CVS Health hiring workers with virtual job fairs, providing bonuses and adding benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart to hire 150,000 people amid COVID-19; give special cash bonus to employees

Walmart is growing its workforce and expediting the hiring process to keep up with surging consumer demand during the coronavirus outbreak.

Instacart in massive hiring blitz; hiring 54,000 in California alone

Pier 1 implements furlough program across business; slashes pay for execs

Pizza Hut heats up contactless delivery

Target offers front-line employees dedicated shopping hours

Kroger to provide bonus to ‘frontline’ employees; expands COVID-19 leave benefit

CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 reveals fulfillment, workforce, store challenges

Walgreens to give one-time bonus to store, DC employees; hiring 9,500

Dollar General puts hiring sign out

CVS Health embarks on ‘most ambitious hiring’ drive in its history

Walmart to hire 150,000 people amid COVID-19; give special cash bonus to employees